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The National Draft, Preseason Draft, and Rookie Draft were held late last year. Here are the results. Also included are the players whom each club delisted, traded, acquired via trade, and those who retired.

Myke Cook (Sandringham Dragons), 182 cm (5'9"), 76 kg (167 lbs): midfielder who also played on a wing and forward with Sandringham. Presents well as forward target and looks a bit like Collingwood's Dale Thomas.

Andy Otten (Oakleigh Chargers), 192 cm (6'3"), 86 kg (189 lbs): midfielder who can play forward or defense as well. Strong ball winner with clean hands. Played for VIC Metro in the Under-18 carnival and was named to the TAC Cup Team of the Year.

ROOKIE DRAFT: James Moss (Central District), 187 cm (6'1'): strong rebounding defender. Was best on ground in his local club's (Donnybrook) premiership win.

Pat Garner (Brisbane Lions), originally drafted by Brisbane in 2004, but has yet to play a senior game due to two knee reconstructions. Key defender or forward. Delisted at the end of 2007, but given another chance.

Pearce Hanley (County Mayo, Ireland): has been training with Brisbane for two months and has already seemed to master use of the ball. Has excellent speed and was first spotted playing for Ireland's junior team in the international series. Won the Ron Barassi Medal as Ireland's best player.

DRAFT: Dennis Armfield (Swan Districts), 181 cm (6'), 77 kg (177): speedy and agile midfielder who is a very good mark (catch of the ball) for his size.

Steven Browne (West Perth), 181 cm (5'9"), 74 kg (163 lbs): good user of the ball and a good catch of the ball. Promoted to West Perth's senior team after Under-18 tournament and adjusted very well. Enjoys going in hard at a contest for the ball.

PRESEASON DRAFT: Darren Pfeiffer (Adelaide): drafted by Adelaide in 2005 but hampered by a stress fracture in his back in 2006. Unable to break into the senior Crow side in 2007 and was delisted. Can play midfield or forward.

ROOKIE DRAFT: Aaron Joseph (Tassie Mariners), 178 cm (5'8"), 75 kg (165 lbs): midfielder who goes in hard at man and ball. Played in Glenorchy's 2007 premiership win, represented Tasmania at U'18s for the past two seasons and was named MVP in both years.

Lachlan Hill (Oakleigh Chargers), 189 cm (6'2"), 83 kg (182 lbs): athletics background has given him the ability to cover a lot of ground. Can play forward, defense or midfield. Represented Vic Metro at U-18's.

ADDITIONS: Darcy Daniher, father/son rule, 191 cm (6'2"), 89.5 kg (197 lbs): versatile and strong overhead. Can read the well to move into a position advantageous to the team. Represented Vic Metro at U-18's.

David Myers (Perth), 190 cm (6'2"), 85 kg (187 lbs): hardworking midfielder/defender with a long kick. Very good at running the ball out of defense. Represented WA in 2007 U-18 tournament and won the Barassi Medal as best in the U-118 international series against Ireland in 2006.

Kepler Bradley (Essendon), 199 cm (6'5"), 100 kg (220 lbs): debuted for Essendon in 2004 and played 49 games. Excellent agility for a player of his size and very skilled. Can play forward, defense, ruck, and on a wing.

Clayton Hinkley (North Ballarat Rebels), 185 cm (6'), 72 kg (159 lbs): best asset is his speed, which he can use to set up play for teammates and break opposition lines. Can play half forward,midfield, or on a wing.

Mark Johnson (Essendon), 180 cm (5'9"), 80 kg (176 lbs): experienced midfielder who played 194 games for the Bombers since his 1999 debut. Very consistent ballwinner who uses aggression in a positive way.

ROOKIE DRAFT: Brent Connelly (Gippsland Power) 200 cm (6'5"), 85 kg (187 lbs): ruckman with very good running ability for player of his size. Can also play forward.

Luke Pratt (Swan Districts), 183 cm (6'), 70 kg (154 lbs): defender who reads the play well and is not afraid to attack to win the ball. Represented WA at U-18's.

Calib Mourish (Fremantle) 190 cm (6'2"), 89 kg (196 lbs): strong, aggressive key forward drafted by the Dockers in 2006. Played no senior games in 2007 and delisted. Has a second chance.

Ryley Dunn (Fremantle), 182 cm (5'9"), 86 kg (189 lbs): versatile midfielder/defender who was restricted to just five games in 4 seasons, partly due to a succession of injuries. Former coach Chris Connolly compared him to Paul Hasleby.

Dawson Simpson (Murray Bushrangers), 205 cm (6'7"), 97 kg (213 lbs): skilled ruckman who represented Vic Country at the U-18 tournament. Can play through injury as he did with Murray when he played much of last season with a broken bone in his wrist.

Scott Simpson (Dandenong Stingrays), 194 cm (6'3"), 91 kg (200 lbs): center half forward with great work ethic and focus on footy. Not overly quick, but will lead up the ground to present himself as a target for the ball from teammates. Represented Vic Metro at U-18 tournament.

Harry Taylor (East Fremantle), 195 (6'4"), 90 (198 lbs): Agile with great endurance and can play a variety of positions.

ROOKIE DRAFT: Brodie Moles (Tasmania VFL), 185 cm (6'), 84 kg (185 lbs): has speed and is a long kick of the ball. Can play forward or on a wing. Dangerous near goal.

DRAFT: Stuart Dew (Port Adelaide), 183 cm (6'), 90 kg (198 lbs): retired from Port at the end of 2006 but decided to try again. Surprise selection, Dew is a long-kicking half forward who joined Port from SANFL club Central Districts when Port joined the AFL. Played 180 games with Port, including the 2004 premiership. Well-known for routinely kicking goals from beyond 50 meters (55 yards) and making it look easy.

DRAFT: Levi Greenwood (Port Adelaide Magpies), 181 cm (5'9"), 91 kg (200 lbs): can play as a midfielder or running defender. Enjoys the physical side of the game and is very hard to beat in one-on-one contests. Was South Australia's MVP at U-18 tournament.

Blake Grima (Kangaroos), 180 cm (5'9"), 85 (187 lbs): originally drafted by the Kangaroos in 2002, Grima managed just 12 games due to a succession of injuries. He was delisted by the Kangaroos at the end of last season, but they have opted to give him another chance. Grima is a long-kicking midfielder with very good ball-winning skills.

Josh Smith (West Perth), 194 cm (6'3"), 105 kg (231 lbs): at 21 years of age, he is a mature age recruit, but has very good hand and foot skills.

Scott Thompson (Geelong VFL), 192 cm (6'3"), 88 kg (194 lbs): skilled defender who plays a similar style to Geelong's Matthew Scarlett. Was among the best during the VFL finals series including the VFL premiership win.

Cruize Garlett (Perth), 172 cm (5'6"), 70 kg (154 lbs): forward with excellent hand and foot skills. Great awareness of what is around him and very dangerous near goal.

Alan Obst (Central District), 192 cm (6'3'), 89 kg (196 lbs): drafted by Adelaide in 2005 but did not play a senior game and was delisted at the end of 2007. Tall defender who is strong overhead. Played in Central's 2007 premiership win.

Cale Morton (Claremont), 192 cm (6'3"), 75 kg (165 lbs): Has speed, endurance and is very athletic. Could play on a wing, in defense or forward. Represented WA at U-18 tournament and won Larke Medal as best division player.

Shane Valenti (Sandringham Zebras), 176cm (5'8"), 80 kg (176 lbs): skilled rover with speed and excellent ballwinning ability and finishing skills. Won VFL's Most Promising Player award, was second in Liston trophy (VFL equivalent of Brownlow), and won Sandringham best and fairest award.

Matthew Lobbe (Eastern Ranges), 199 cm (6'5"), 82 kg (180 lbs): ruckman who can also play center half forward. Won Ranges best and fairest in 2006 and 2007. Represented Vic Metro at U-18's.

Marlon Motlop (Wanderers), 182 cm (5'9"), 76 kg (167 lbs): midfielder with good evasive skills and can cover a lot of ground. Dangerous near goal and won 2006 medal as best division player at national tournament. Cousin to Kangaroo Daniel Motlop.

Matthew Westhoff (Central District), 192 cm (6'2"), 77 kg (169 lbs): brother to Port's Justin, is a very good goalkicker. Has very good mobility for his size and has strong aerial and ground level skills.

Daniel Boyle (Murray Bushrangers), 184 cm (6'3"), 84 (185 lbs): defender who did well at state screening after overcoming illness early in the season.

Ryan Willits (Port Adelaide), 198 cm (6'5"), 99 kg (218 lbs): ruckman with good speed for his size. Drafted by Port in 2004, but played just five senior games. Delisted at the end of 2007, then redrafted by Port. With Lade nearing the end of his career, should have more opportunity.

Alex Rance (Swan Districts), 194 cm (6'3"), 87 kg (191 lbs): athletic defender with excellent speed and endurance. Not afraid to attack the contest to win the ball. Represented WA at U-18's and was named All-Australian.

PRESEASON DRAFT: David Gourdis (Subiaco), 193 cm (6'3"), 88 kg (193 lbs): athletic center half forward who set a new vertical leap record at the AFL Draft Camp. Also equaled the sprint record over 20 meters (22 yards). Very good mark.

ROOKIE DRAFT: Clayton Collard (Fremantle), 182 cm (5'9"), 90 kg (198 lbs): small and quick forward drafted by Fremantle in 2006. Played just one game in 2007 before being delisted.

Jarrod Silvester (Oakleigh Chargers), 191 cm (6'2"), 89 kg (196 lbs): strong and quick defender who was named in the VFL Team of the Year.

Tristan Cartledge (North Ballarat Roosters), 199 cm (6'5"), 93 kg (204 lbs): ruckman drafted by Essendon in 2002. With the emergence of Hille and Laycock in the ruck, Cartledge managed just 7 games and was delisted at the end of last season.

Cam Howat (Richmond), 182 cm (5'9"), 77 kg (169 lbs): ballwinning, long-kicking midfielder who spent two years on Richmond's rookie list. Briefly promoted to the seniors for five games in 2006 and another 15 in 2007. Delisted and then redrafted by the Tigers.

Fraser Gehrig (St Kilda): another who decided to come out of retirement for one more season. Surely the Saints will be delighted to have their power forward patrolling the goalsquare, menacing opposition defenders and kicking goals in 2008.

Ben McEvoy (Murray Bushrangers), 199 cm (6'5"), 93 kg (204 lbs): ruckman who also was given a chance up forward with Murray. Represented Vic Metro at U-18's and was named All-Australian.

Jack Steven (Geelong Falcons), 181 cm (5'9"), 80 kg (176 lbs): versatile player who can play a variety of positions. Quick with very good skills.

Brett Meredith (Northern Knights), 182 cm (5'9"), 81 kg (178 lbs): Quality player with excellent skills on both sides of his body. Primarily a midfielder but proved to be a handy forward as well while regaining fitness after shoulder surgery. Represented Vic Metro at U-18's.

DRAFT: Brad Ebert (Port Adelaide Magpies), 187 cm (6'1"), 86 kg (189 lbs): forward who reads the play well and is a very good mark (catches the ball well). Represented SA at U-18's and was named All-Australian.

Jarrad Grant (Dandenong Stingrays) 191 cm (6'2"), 77 kg (169 lbs): talented forward with all the requisite skills - strong catch of the ball, speed and presents well as a target for teammates with the ball. Represented Vic Metro at U-18's and was named All-Australian.

Guy O'Keefe (Geelong Falcons), 184 cm (6'), 76 kg (167 lbs): smart forward who reads the play well, is a good decision maker and uses the ball well. Represented Vic Country at U-18's.

Scott Welsh (Adelaide): originally drafted by the Kangaroos in 1995. Played 36 games, including the 1999 premiership. Traded at the end of 1999 to Adelaide. Played 129 games with the Crows and was their leading goalkicker in 2000 and 2004-2005. Missed most of 2006 with injury but had a strong 2007 season, playing 21 games and again topped the club's goals list with 49.

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